Episode Details

The Book of Acts serves as the vital bridge between the earthly ministry of Jesus recorded in the Gospels and the Spirit-empowered movement of the early Church. In this message on Acts Chapter 1, Pastor Mike Jenkins breaks down the final instructions Jesus gave to His followers before ascending to heaven. Rather than sending them out immediately, Jesus commanded His disciples to wait for the promise of the Holy Spirit. Through practical workplace illustrations and biblical analysis, Pastor Mike challenges believers to evaluate whether their daily lives bring glory to God and demonstrates why divine calling requires divine power. -- The resurrection of Jesus Christ stands on historical, infallible proof witnessed by over 500 people, forming the foundation of Christian faith. -- Every believer is conscripted by God to be a witness in their everyday environment, whether at home, in the community, or on the job. -- Displaying Christian symbols at work is meaningless if job performance and character fail to reflect the standards of Christ. -- Calling without empowerment is insufficient; attempting to do God's work in human strength leads to failure. -- Believers must shift their focus away from speculating about prophetic timelines and concentrate on active obedience to the mission. -- The Holy Spirit provides the dynamis (supernatural power and ability) necessary to live out a compelling testimony. Scriptures for Further Study -- Acts 1:1-8 -- 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 +++++++ Find more information on our website: https://www.springsofhopechurch.life/